And the result is..... PCGS MS-64 CAC. We had 47 guesses with an average of 62.5..... off by 1.5 points (oddly enough, same as the first time)....
That isn't a "monster." That is an attractively toned common date coin in low grade. "Monster" has to be reserved for truly amazing coins. And...
That set includes stamps, but those are not "encased stamps." Encased stamps are unique to the Civil War era, and were a replacement for coins...
This is where people who view the coin in hand will have an advantage. Heritage has auction lot viewing in person at all of their auctions - you...
My obo would be $900.....
These are cool little things, if you've never heard of them. I can't recall seeing a thread about them on these boards before. Do any of you...
It depends on what your priorities are, really. When I collected Franklin halves, I absolutely had to have FBL. I wouldn't even consider buying...
If you look, the second nine upper loop exactly matches the first nine. 8's are shaped differently. It is a 1919.
I like your new pictures. And I really like your coin. I agree that it is an accurately graded, but very attractive 65. Meow did well on this one.
You're comparing apples and Toyotas. A better comparison would be if someone took that cool racer car and broke the wheels off it. That would be a...
I do think the bottom coin is nicer. I voted 67 in your poll. There are a few differences I can see between the coins which make the bottom one...
Yeah, but he want's $13k for it and that is just insane.
There is no such thing as "interesting damage." All of the coins in this thread are mutilated and should be melted.
They shouldn't. Counterstamps are damage, and a counterstamped coin should be limited to a details grade. Some people go crazy over this damage...
If I post a coin on a forum, you can consider it as being held "in very strong hands." Generally, when I make a purchase, it is because it is...
Why?
The general consensus has been that the last year has been generally weak overall (across most series) compared to the last few years.
Did you take any pics of the steppy sides? (and it would be really super awesome if you rotated them to be sorta top-up.... )
Hahaha, this made me chuckle. Thanks for the analysis.
I have many, many top pop coins. I didn't want to distract from the post however. I also have tons of top pop PL coins for their series. Here's an...
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